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Hiddenite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.58-2.80   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Hiddenite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Bowenite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Hiddenite and Bowenite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.

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